Postdoc of Global Nutrition and Health

The Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen announces a position as postdoc within the research field of nutrition and health in low-income countries for 29 months, with a possibility for extension. The position is open from 1 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The research project(s)

The position is affiliated to two research projects: 1) An EU funded project, “Healthy Diets for Africa” aiming at combating malnutrition in Africa through diversification of food systems and 2) a Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) funded project “Climate-resilient aquatic food systems for healthy lives of young women and girls in Bangladesh (AQUAFOOD)”.

The postdoc position

Our new colleague will study the effects of nutrition or specific diets on micronutrient status, body composition and health of children and adolescents from mainly Kenya and Bangladesh. Through collaboration with the international and multidisciplinary project teams, the work will cover study design and planning of studies in Africa and Bangladesh, and a strong focus on analysing data and writing scientific publications. In addition, the postdoc will participate in PhD supervision and teaching. Traveling to the research destinations is required.

Qualifications

The prefered candidate has:

1. A PhD degree in human nutrition or a related quantitative discipline
2. Documented excellent publication skills, including strong statistical competences
3. Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
4. Excellent collaboration and project management competences
5. Experience with conducting human studies in low-income settings
6. Experience with body composition and micronutrient biomarker analysis is an advantage
7. Teaching experience

We offer

A dynamic, open and informal research environment with dedicated and experienced colleagues that support junior researchers in their scientific career development.

The University is situated in Copenhagen, which is rated among the world's top 10 most livable and sustainable cities. Life for families is made easier via a publicly supported daycare and healthcare system, maternity/parental leave, and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find useful information on living and working in Denmark. Useful information is also available at the university’s International Staff Mobility (ISM) office, which offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Application requirements (or Please include)

• A detailed CV;
• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages);
• A research plan (max. 2 pages, excluding references) that describes the applicant's existing research agenda and how it relates to this call, and plans on how to conduct research within the project’s framework
• Certificates/Diplomas (MA and PhD degree);
• A complete list of publications
• Teaching qualifications

The deadline for applications is 6 January 2025.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held in week 4-5, 2025 (January)